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BAREBOAT
CHARTER
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For
the qualified skipper bareboat charter gives you the opportunity to sail
and explore at your own pace. You may decide to do a longer
passage to get to a particular destination or stay in the same harbour
for two nights giving you time to explore ashore, the choice is yours.
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What is bareboat charter?
Put simply; you
charter (hire) a yacht without a crew.
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What
qualifications are needed for bareboat charter?
Most charter companies require that the skipper and at
least one of the crew must have experience in sailing and yacht
handling. The skipper must be holder of a skipper’s qualification (e.g.
RYA Day Skipper or equivalent).
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Are there
limitations imposed by the charter companies?
Aside from the crew limitations
mentioned above charter companies may restrict your cruising range
depending on your qualifications. In some cases a simple of limit on
your distance from the home base at the end of charter may be in the
conditions of charter.
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What
support can be expected from the base staff?
Normally, the base staff will provide advice and technical support free
of charge, providing the yacht is within a specified range of the base.
Beyond this, technical assistance may be provided by either base staff
or independent technicians (where available) at your cost.
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| Which yacht
should you choose? The yacht you select will be determined by the size of your
party. Look at our cruising yachts explained page (click
here) to see what is available. Remember
that if you are newly qualified "big" is not necessarily "best",
smaller yachts are easier to handle, particularly when manoeuvring in a
small harbour.
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What is included
when I charter a yacht?
Fully
equipped and insured cruising yacht. The equipment will typically
include all that you require to sail the yacht, safety equipment, bed
linen and blankets, and galley (kitchen) equipment.
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| How much does
this type of holiday cost?
Prices depend on the size of yacht you
choose and the season. A 32' yacht for one week (mid season) will cost
approximately £1600. This excludes flights from the UK to Greece,
transfers from the airport.
Additional costs
may include fuel, water and mooring fees – possibly as little as £100.
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| Who to
contact?
Greek Sails, who own their a fleet of
immaculately presented yachts, will be happy to help you plan your
holiday. Click on their logo to go to their web site:
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